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The Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge is one of two large arch bridges on the northern channel route on a water transportation project that originates from the reservoir behind the Jiayan Dam of the Liuchonghe River. The Baifuhe Bridge has a large main arch of 180 meters while the Xixihe Aqueduct Bridge has a span of 108 meters. The inside of the waterway itself is 4 meters wide. | The Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge is one of two large arch bridges on the northern channel route on a water transportation project that originates from the reservoir behind the Jiayan Dam of the Liuchonghe River. The Baifuhe Bridge has a large main arch of 180 meters while the Xixihe Aqueduct Bridge has a span of 108 meters. The inside of the waterway itself is 4 meters wide. | ||
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Other high aqueducts along the southern route in the Liuzhu and Puding county region include Baijipo, Xujiawan, Longchang, Caodipo, Hegoutou, Qingniandui and Jiaojia bridges. | Other high aqueducts along the southern route in the Liuzhu and Puding county region include Baijipo, Xujiawan, Longchang, Caodipo, Hegoutou, Qingniandui and Jiaojia bridges. | ||
The previous record holders for highest aqueduct bridge were the Roquefavour and Ponte delle Torri aqueduct bridges in France and Italy at 80 meters in height. | The previous record holders for highest aqueduct bridge were the Roquefavour and Ponte delle Torri aqueduct bridges in France and Italy at 80 meters in height. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 7 September 2021
Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge
白甫河渡槽
Machangzhen, Guizhou, China
(361) feet high / (110) meters high
591 foot span / 180 meter span
2020
The Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge is one of two large arch bridges on the northern channel route on a water transportation project that originates from the reservoir behind the Jiayan Dam of the Liuchonghe River. The Baifuhe Bridge has a large main arch of 180 meters while the Xixihe Aqueduct Bridge has a span of 108 meters. The inside of the waterway itself is 4 meters wide.
Baifuhe Bridge crosses the Luojiao River.
Other high aqueducts along the southern route in the Liuzhu and Puding county region include Baijipo, Xujiawan, Longchang, Caodipo, Hegoutou, Qingniandui and Jiaojia bridges.
The previous record holders for highest aqueduct bridge were the Roquefavour and Ponte delle Torri aqueduct bridges in France and Italy at 80 meters in height.
Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge satellite image.
Baifuhe Aqueduct Bridge location map.
